This bill aims to establish maximum limits on the fees and other expenses that can be awarded in certain legal proceedings against the United States government. It amends Chapter 5 of Title 5 , which governs agency adjudications, and Chapter 161 of Title 28 , pertaining to civil actions. The primary goal is to control the costs associated with litigation where the government is a party by setting clear financial boundaries. A significant provision introduces an annual cap of $300,000 on the total amount of fees and expenses that can be awarded to certain parties. This cap applies to organizations, including 501(c)(3) entities, unincorporated businesses, partnerships, and corporations. However, it specifically excludes adversary adjudications or civil actions involving the Veteran's Administration or the Social Security Administration from this annual limit. The legislation also sets specific hourly rate limits for legal professionals and expert witnesses. For most agency adjudications and civil actions, attorney or agent fees are capped at $175 per hour , which will be adjusted annually for inflation after five years. Cases involving the VA or SSA have a lower cap of $125 per hour , though this can be increased under certain circumstances like cost of living adjustments or limited availability of qualified professionals. Expert witness compensation is limited to the highest rate paid by the involved agency or the United States. Furthermore, the bill mandates more detailed reporting requirements for fee calculations. Parties seeking awards must now provide not only the total time and rate but also the dates on which tasks were performed , the actual time expended on each task, and a clear descriptor for each task. This aims to increase transparency and accountability in the billing process for fees and expenses awarded in these proceedings.